goodles
A whole lot. Plenty of something.
Also called oodles, gobs.
Updated September 21, 2026
goodles pronunciation
/GOOD-ulz/
Meaning
Means heaps, oodles, more than enough. You have goodles of apples, goodles of time. Rare East Tennessee talk that sits next to gobs and oodles. Not the mac-and-cheese brand, and not a fancy word for goodness.
How folks use it
- “We've got goodles of apples off them trees this year.”
- “No rush. We've got goodles of time before dark.”
Origin and etymology
DARE cites goodles from East Tennessee for a large amount. Likely a playful blend of gobs and oodles, the kind of mash-up mountain speech likes. It never spread wide, so hearing it is a local treat more than everyday porch talk everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is goodles the same as goodness?
No. Goodles is about quantity (plenty of). Goodness is virtue or an exclamation like oh my goodness.